A woman reported missing to police on Thursday last week was found dead on the line at Maidenhead Railway Station the same afternoon.

Dianne Varley, 66, was reported missing from Maidenhead on Thursday morning, December 12 after last being seen in College Avenue.

The body of a woman believed to be her was reported that afternoon and British Transport Police are leading an investigation into the incident.

Her family have been informed.

Sergeant Tom Brackstone, based at Maidenhead police station said: “We have been carrying out extensive searches to try and find Dianne.

“Sadly, a woman’s body has been found and our thoughts are with Dianne’s family at this difficult time.”